Why does some materials feel colder than others even in same ambient temperature?

Question

Why does some materials feel colder than others even in same ambient temperature?

In: Physics

Answer 1

Incidentally, heat transfer is why you can walk on hot coals. The ash is very poor at transferring heat, so the brief contacts of your feet don’t heat them much. Try to walk on the metal tray at the same temperature as the coals, and you’re Darth Vader.